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If you have the chance to visit the White House, you’re a quarter less likely to hear a T-Swift track blaring out.

After the singer voiced her support for opposing candidates, Donald Trump has revealed he now likes Taylor less.

The 28-year-old, who has been criticised in the past for refusing to disclose her political opinions, used Instagram to announce her support for Phil Bredesen for the Senate and Jim Cooper for House of Representatives, as she prepares to vote in Tennessee in the midterm elections in November.

She said she had chosen to speak out now ‘due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years.’

Trump has since come forward to defend Republican candidate Marsha Blackburn, and said he’s now less of a fan of T-Swizzle.

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Speaking outside the White House on Monday, Mr Trump told reporters: ‘Marsha Blackburn is doing a very good job in Tennessee. She’s leading now, substantially, as she should.

‘She’s a tremendous woman, I am sure Taylor Swift does not know anything about her and let’s say that I like Taylor’s music 25% less now.’

Ouch.

But Taylor probably isn’t overly bothered, given her Instagram post. She said she felt compelled to speak out because she believes in ‘the fight for LGBTQ rights’ and that ‘any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender is WRONG.’

Donald Trump will have Shake It Off playing in the Oval office 25% less (Picture: Reuters)

She added: ‘I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of colour is terrifying, sickening and prevalent.’

Taylor went on to say that she will not vote for Marsha Blackburn, despite her desire to see women in office.

‘I cannot vote for someone who will not be willing to fight for dignity for ALL Americans, no matter their skin colour, gender or who they love,’ she said.

‘As much as I have in the past and would like to continue voting for women in office, I cannot support Marsha Blackburn.’

She continued: ‘Her voting record in Congress appauls and terrifies me. She voted against equal pay for women.

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‘She voted against the reauthorisation of the Violence Against Women Act, which attempts to protect women from domestic violence, stalking, and date rape.

‘She believes businesses have a right to refuse service to gay couples. She also believes they should not have the right to marry. These are not MY Tennessee values.’

Mr Bredesen thanked Swift for her endorsement in a tweet, writing: ‘Thank you for the kind words @taylorswift13. I’m honoured to have your support and that of so many Tennesseans who are ready to put aside the partisan shouting and get things done. We’re ready for it.’

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